Yes, her blood in the ME lore isn't red (as for most Asari), AND it's not her blood to begin with as she doesn't bleed easy and has no time to bleed lol Still, the red blood here is more of a metaphor and symbolism, in which:

1) Red blood provokes us as viewers naturally because it's reminds us of death, blood is Memento Mori; here Aria has caused and witness death prior to the moment captured in this depiction. She has been "baptizes" by death and reminders of mortality. I believe a different color blood won't make you (us humans generally) feel that way. 2) She wore a pure white jacket, when 'tainted' with blood (cultural reference) it symbolizes that she has to get her hands dirty; here instead of sitting back and giving orders, she has to grab the bull by it's horn.

This art was an effort to promote the DLC but obviously I missed out that deadline by more than a month lol; couldn't finish this in December because that was a hectic of a month where I needed to pretty much wrap up 2012. Heaps of textured brushes used, mostly what I got from ImagineFX.

What?! She kissed Shepard?! And Femshep too?! Wasn't in any curtscenes, damn trailer

I guess it was a good thing that this project got held back; with no pressure I get to add as much details as needed Btws many thanks for the visit, awesome to see a loyal Watcher have faith in my works, cheers! XD

This is amazing, beyond shocking and truly brilliant. The, well everything about it is stunning. I want to focus on the eyes, but then I look at the blood and then the background, the lights the face, the gun. Everything is so balanced and yet intense. Plus anything with Aria is badass so this is epic badass!

This is such awesome observation! XDGlad that you took the time to appreciate subtle nuances and the depth in this artwork, it made all the details worth while! Btw don't mind the late reply, my inbox is stacked with comments for me to keep up at it lol

Hahaha, trust me I don't mind the late replay. I'm just... Wow this is everything and everywhere but not the bad kind you know? Its amazing all around and keeps me from zooming in on one thing only and ignoring the rest! Amazing!